The internet has recently seen an explosion of “Things You Should Never Say” articles. Why is it that people often say the wrong thing, despite their best efforts and intentions? Here are five potential explanations.

Major negative life events, such as the death of a loved one, the dissolution of an important relationship, or the diagnosis of a serious illness, can be painful and isolating. But these experiences can also sometimes bring about unexpected positive changes.

Typically it’s the big milestones that we document most diligently—the weddings, births, graduations, professional achievements. These are the events we expect we’ll most want to revisit down the road. But research suggests that revisiting ordinary, everyday experiences can bring us a lot more pleasure than we realize.

If you’ve given up on making New Years resolutions, here is an alternative worth considering: instead of resolving to change yourself, resolve to accept yourself. Research suggests that this approach may actually be more effective in helping you make positive changes.

Thanksgiving is an opportunity to give thanks for all of the wonderful things in your life. But what if those things are hard to find? Here are ten things you can be thankful for even when it feels like there's nothing to be thankful for.

Are you bored in your relationship? Chances are you’re not alone. But don’t be too quick to blame your relationship, or yourself. Positive feelings naturally decline over time due to a process called hedonic adaptation. Here’s what you can do to counteract it.

Social support is critical for coping with stress and staying healthy, but some forms of support are more helpful than others. Recent research suggests that our assumptions about what effective support looks like are not always correct.